{"id":29290,"date":"2024-09-11T18:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=29290"},"modified":"2024-09-11T18:29:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:59:43","slug":"anusandhan-national-research-foundation-anrf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/11-09-2024\/anusandhan-national-research-foundation-anrf","title":{"rendered":"Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus: GS 3\/Science and Tech <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the inaugural meeting of the Governing Board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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    Key Points <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • The meeting focussed on discussion about India\u2019s Science and Technology landscape and redesigning of research and development programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      About ANRF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was established under the ANRF Act 2023<\/strong>, with the goal of fostering a culture of research and innovation across India. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The ANRF aims to seed, grow, and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout the country, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), which previously handled many of the country’s research funding activities, has been subsumed into ANRF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The ANRF has a funding target of \u20b950,000 crore for the period 2023-2028.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Research and Development (R&D) Sector   : Current Status  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • India\u2019s Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) increased from \u20b96,01,968 million in 2010-11 to \u20b912,73,810 million in 2020-21.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • R&D investment as a percentage of GDP is 0.64%<\/strong>, lower compared to major economies like China (2.4%), Germany (3.1%), South Korea (4.8%), and the U.S. (3.5%).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • India produces approximately 40,813 PhDs annually, ranking third globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • In 2022, India ranked third in research publications with over 3,00,000 outputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • India secured the sixth position in patent grants with 30,490 patents in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Importance <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Economic Growth: <\/strong>R&D is instrumental in driving economic growth by fostering innovation and enhancing productivity.\n
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            •  Innovations stemming from R&D efforts can create new markets, generate employment opportunities, and increase the country\u2019s GDP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Technological Advancement: <\/strong> Investments in R&D lead to the development of new technologies and processes that can improve efficiency across industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tackle National Challenges :<\/strong>R&D is vital for addressing pressing national challenges, including those related to health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Global Competitiveness :<\/strong> a strong R&D sector enhances a country\u2019s competitiveness. India\u2019s progress in research and development has led to significant improvements in its global rankings, such as advancements in the Global Innovation Index and Nature Index. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Education and Skill Development :<\/strong>R&D activities also play a crucial role in promoting education and skill development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Issues and Concerns <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • India\u2019s R&D expenditure is at 0.64% of GDP<\/strong>, down from 0.8% in 2008-09 and 0.7% in 2017-18.\n
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                • This is significantly lower compared to developed countries, which typically spend 2% to 4% of GDP on R&D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Current spending is heavily reliant on public funds<\/strong>, with private sector contributions only at 36.4%.\n
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                  • Developed nations typically have over 70% of R&D funded by the private sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Private sector funding is limited due to issues like unclear regulatory framework<\/strong>s, lack of intellectual property protection<\/strong>, and poor evaluation capacity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • The Economic Survey highlights the slow transition of technologie<\/strong>s from lab to societal use, noting low ‘Land to Lab’ time as a key issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of funding and the effective utilization of allocated resources.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                    Government Initiatives:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • The \u20b950,000-crore National Research Foundation (NRF)<\/strong> fund was established in 2021 to promote interdisciplinary research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)  :It <\/strong>has been established with Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Private Sector-Driven Research and Innovation : <\/strong>The Indian government is providing substantial funding and creating a conducive environment to encourage private sector participation in R&D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Space Program Expansion: <\/strong>India’s space program has achieved significant milestones such as the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and Chandrayaan missions.\n
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                        • The government is now focusing on expanding the commercial potential of the space sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Nuclear Energy Development: <\/strong>To meet growing energy demands and reduce carbon emissions, India is investing in small and modular nuclear reactors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Conclusion and Way Forward <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Research and Development (R&D) serves as a crucial pillar for national growth and innovation, driving advancements in technology, industry, and science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • India has made notable progress in R&D output, it needs to address funding gaps, increase private sector participation, and leverage recent policies to enhance its research and innovation ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Efforts must focus on equitable fund distribution, interdisciplinary collaborations, and maintaining global standards to advance India\u2019s R&D capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Source:PIB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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